Artillery Divisions of Pakistan Army

[Inception-06]

I doubt the 25 pounders are being used by the army. I suppose they have been transferred to the FC. Similarly what about Italian 105mm?

I guess they play still their role as mountain artillery and are deployed at Siachen.

 

[ghazi52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1405917159507824642

 

[ghazi52]

Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System
By
Admin PSF



Symbolic image of Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System


Before reaching the current stage of modern self-propelled howitzers, Automated Towed Howitzers, Fire Control Radar’s, Metrological and target acquisition Radar’s, and various types of ammunition (high Explosive, Anti-Tank, Guided Missiles, Rocket Artillery), the concept has come a long way being developed from trial and error throughout human history. There was a time when artillery regiments were unorganized as a sperate arm and used for laying sieges or defending fortress. Stepping on the road towards betterment and modernization, the newer reorganized artillery arms around the world got equipped with different caliber guns and sizes of shells such as Light, Medium, Heavy, Mountain and Field Artillery. This modernization included many new concepts such as Self-Propelled Howitzers and Multi Launch Rocket Systems, the division is based on combination of different factors such as size, mobility, range, caliber, size of shell, etc.

During military operations, the role of Artillery is to provide support to other fighting arms. This role mainly falls into two categories, either to suppress the enemy or to cause heavy damage and destruction. A good artillery backing is what a commander wishes for in the battlefield, subdivided into four main types known as Mortar’s, Howitzer, Self-Propelled Howitzer and Rocket Artillery.

Pakistan Army Artillery Corps is currently using various US, Chinese and European based Artillery systems such as M109A3, M109A5, M110A2 Self-Propelled Howitzers, M198, M115, M114, Panter Towed Howitzers, meanwhile the newer equipment also includes A100 and KRL122 Multi Launch Rocket System.

However, the latest system Pakistan Army is going for was a recently tested Guided Multi Launch Rocket System (G-MLRS) named as Fatah-1. The indigenously designed and developed weapon system developed by in-cooperation of Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and NESCON can carry a conventional, high explosive warhead up to 140 Kilometers.

The Weapon will provide the capability to strike with precision deep strikes behind enemy lines. It is also very cost-effective and efficient antidote to multi layered Air Defense Systems. It will soon be commissioned with in Pakistan Army Artillery Corps. As the name represents Fatah-1, we can expect its second and third version with the extended range up to 250 Kilometers.

ISPR has shared the video in which rocket can been seen fired from the launcher from an unidentified test range. The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff congratulated the scientists and participating troops for successful test flight.

Exclusive: Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System - Pakistan Strategic Forum

Before reaching the current stage of modern self-propelled howitzers, Automated Towed Howitzers, Fire Control Radar’s, Metrological and target acquisition Radar’s, and various types of ammunition (high Explosive, Anti-Tank, Guided Missiles, Rocket Artillery), the concept has come a long way...

pakstrategic.com

 

[iLION12345_1]

Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System
By
Admin PSF



Symbolic image of Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System


Before reaching the current stage of modern self-propelled howitzers, Automated Towed Howitzers, Fire Control Radar’s, Metrological and target acquisition Radar’s, and various types of ammunition (high Explosive, Anti-Tank, Guided Missiles, Rocket Artillery), the concept has come a long way being developed from trial and error throughout human history. There was a time when artillery regiments were unorganized as a sperate arm and used for laying sieges or defending fortress. Stepping on the road towards betterment and modernization, the newer reorganized artillery arms around the world got equipped with different caliber guns and sizes of shells such as Light, Medium, Heavy, Mountain and Field Artillery. This modernization included many new concepts such as Self-Propelled Howitzers and Multi Launch Rocket Systems, the division is based on combination of different factors such as size, mobility, range, caliber, size of shell, etc.

During military operations, the role of Artillery is to provide support to other fighting arms. This role mainly falls into two categories, either to suppress the enemy or to cause heavy damage and destruction. A good artillery backing is what a commander wishes for in the battlefield, subdivided into four main types known as Mortar’s, Howitzer, Self-Propelled Howitzer and Rocket Artillery.

Pakistan Army Artillery Corps is currently using various US, Chinese and European based Artillery systems such as M109A3, M109A5, M110A2 Self-Propelled Howitzers, M198, M115, M114, Panter Towed Howitzers, meanwhile the newer equipment also includes A100 and KRL122 Multi Launch Rocket System.

However, the latest system Pakistan Army is going for was a recently tested Guided Multi Launch Rocket System (G-MLRS) named as Fatah-1. The indigenously designed and developed weapon system developed by in-cooperation of Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and NESCON can carry a conventional, high explosive warhead up to 140 Kilometers.

The Weapon will provide the capability to strike with precision deep strikes behind enemy lines. It is also very cost-effective and efficient antidote to multi layered Air Defense Systems. It will soon be commissioned with in Pakistan Army Artillery Corps. As the name represents Fatah-1, we can expect its second and third version with the extended range up to 250 Kilometers.

ISPR has shared the video in which rocket can been seen fired from the launcher from an unidentified test range. The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff congratulated the scientists and participating troops for successful test flight.

Exclusive: Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System - Pakistan Strategic Forum

Before reaching the current stage of modern self-propelled howitzers, Automated Towed Howitzers, Fire Control Radar’s, Metrological and target acquisition Radar’s, and various types of ammunition (high Explosive, Anti-Tank, Guided Missiles, Rocket Artillery), the concept has come a long way...

pakstrategic.com

PA does not use Panters. Nor are KRL-122 “new equipment”
What is their source for Fatah-2 and 3 and their ranges?…Seems like a poorly researched article, they often make mistakes with numbers of stuff in PA service in their other articles too.

 

[ghazi52]

British Artillery In Action, North-West Frontier ( KPK ), 1930's (c).

 

[ghazi52]

A captured 25-pounder towed artillery piece.

 

[Signalian]

A good display of towed guns coming close to shoot and scoot of SP platforms. Its synchronized within the battery which is not easy to master.

 

[Raja Porus]

A good display of towed guns coming close to shoot and scoot of SP platforms. Its synchronized within the battery which is not easy to master.

Speaks volumes about our training, professional and experience. This tactic will help alot in supporting infantry attacks, especially since each inf bde in a div has atleast one field regt with one medium also available.
Coming in, setting up and firing three rounds in about five minutes is a splendid achievement. Though in real scenario determining coordinates etc may take a few minutes more still this amount of firepower in such a small period of time from an unknown location will awe the enemy defences and will also save our own artillery from counter battery fire.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

Speaks volumes about our training, professional and experience. This tactic will help alot in supporting infantry attacks, especially since each inf bde in a div has atleast one field regt with one medium also available.
Coming in, setting up and firing three rounds in about five minutes is a splendid achievement. Though in real scenario determining coordinates etc may take a few minutes more still this amount of firepower in such a small period of time from an unknown location will awe the enemy defences and will also save our own artillery from counter battery fire.

MLRS? For that purpose?

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

I am pretty sure of one thing: Pak military loves to maintain an extreme secrecy! They never ever show their true #s and capabilities! No matter what the NATO/Israil/India etc. put in Afganistan Pak could outmaneuver it!!! Results are there to see….

As for the Info-Pak equation, it’s getting into the favor of Pak thanks to China….

 

[Akh1112]

PSF is known to be full of shit.

 

[HRK]

PSF is known to be full of shit.

PSF = Peoples Student Federation .... ???

 

[Akh1112]

PSF = Peoples Student Federation .... ???

Pak strategic forum. Their admins and writers are known for peddling straight lies and also being clueless about things but pretending to be knowledgable

 

[Signalian]

In 1948, Pakistan Army deployed a 25-pounder artillery gun in Kashmir sector. The 25-Pounder Gun was un assembled in 15 x parts and transported by mules. It could be assembled in11 minutes and unassembled in 8 minutes. This was witnessed by PA CnC who then allowed it to be deployed in Poonch.

The 25-Pounder Gun had to transition between at least 10 bunkers for firing and save it self from CB fire from Indian Army. Along with a 6-pounder gun, It was instrumental in destroying fortified bunkers of Indian Army in late Aug 1948.

Later the 25-Pounder gun's fire was directed on Poonch air strip to stop IAF aircraft from landing there which were providing supplies to front lines. In disarray, IAF started supplying from air. These supplies would also land on Pakistani troops and tribal warriors. IAF and IA started bombing at this 25-Pounder Gun day and night but the gun's location was changed every night in different bunkers already dug out for it.

On the eve of 9th Sept 1948, Indian Army artillery shell landed in its bunkers and destroyed some parts of the gun. A party was sent out to 501 Wksp Rawalpindi to obtain parts and with in a few days the gun was back in action again. This time around 3 x AAA guns were deployed around it to protect it from IAF aircraft. 6 new hardened bunkers were built for the gun to save it from enemy fire

On 10th October 1948, IAF masterminded a plan a to destroy the 25-Pounder Gun. An IAF Harvard plane was brought in as bait for landing on Poonch airstrip. The 25-Pounder Gun started firing. IAF and IA calculated its location and IAF sent in bombers to take out the gun. Pakistani AAA guns destroyed 1 x IAF bomber and the rest bugged out. This was the last attack on this gun and IAF/IA gave up after that. The gun was never destroyed.

The main credit to this lone gun is not allowing Indian supplies to reach frontlines in mountains in sept and oct 1948. The 25-Pounder Gun also had following kills to its credit when it was used in AA and CB role:

a. 1 x IAF Harvard aircraft
b. 1 x IAF Bomber aircraft
c. 1 x Indian Army field gun


25-Pounder Gun Unit: 2 Field Regiment.
6-Pounder Gun unit; 29 Anti Tank Battery
Source: Hilal

 

[Signalian]

Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System
By
Admin PSF



Symbolic image of Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System


Before reaching the current stage of modern self-propelled howitzers, Automated Towed Howitzers, Fire Control Radar’s, Metrological and target acquisition Radar’s, and various types of ammunition (high Explosive, Anti-Tank, Guided Missiles, Rocket Artillery), the concept has come a long way being developed from trial and error throughout human history. There was a time when artillery regiments were unorganized as a sperate arm and used for laying sieges or defending fortress. Stepping on the road towards betterment and modernization, the newer reorganized artillery arms around the world got equipped with different caliber guns and sizes of shells such as Light, Medium, Heavy, Mountain and Field Artillery. This modernization included many new concepts such as Self-Propelled Howitzers and Multi Launch Rocket Systems, the division is based on combination of different factors such as size, mobility, range, caliber, size of shell, etc.

During military operations, the role of Artillery is to provide support to other fighting arms. This role mainly falls into two categories, either to suppress the enemy or to cause heavy damage and destruction. A good artillery backing is what a commander wishes for in the battlefield, subdivided into four main types known as Mortar’s, Howitzer, Self-Propelled Howitzer and Rocket Artillery.

Pakistan Army Artillery Corps is currently using various US, Chinese and European based Artillery systems such as M109A3, M109A5, M110A2 Self-Propelled Howitzers, M198, M115, M114, Panter Towed Howitzers, meanwhile the newer equipment also includes A100 and KRL122 Multi Launch Rocket System.

However, the latest system Pakistan Army is going for was a recently tested Guided Multi Launch Rocket System (G-MLRS) named as Fatah-1. The indigenously designed and developed weapon system developed by in-cooperation of Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) and NESCON can carry a conventional, high explosive warhead up to 140 Kilometers.

The Weapon will provide the capability to strike with precision deep strikes behind enemy lines. It is also very cost-effective and efficient antidote to multi layered Air Defense Systems. It will soon be commissioned with in Pakistan Army Artillery Corps. As the name represents Fatah-1, we can expect its second and third version with the extended range up to 250 Kilometers.

ISPR has shared the video in which rocket can been seen fired from the launcher from an unidentified test range. The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff congratulated the scientists and participating troops for successful test flight.

Exclusive: Fatah-1 Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System - Pakistan Strategic Forum

Before reaching the current stage of modern self-propelled howitzers, Automated Towed Howitzers, Fire Control Radar’s, Metrological and target acquisition Radar’s, and various types of ammunition (high Explosive, Anti-Tank, Guided Missiles, Rocket Artillery), the concept has come a long way...

pakstrategic.com

Indian Army 31st Armored Division has 2nd SP regt and 269th SP Regt fielding K-9 SP Artillery. PA 5-Corps Assets could face 31st Armd Div and that's where long range guided weapons for Counter battery fire are useful.